Robert Colchin
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 1713 Chailey, Sussex |
| Died | 29 April 1750 (aged 36) Deptford, Kent |
| Nickname | Long Robin |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Underarm; pace unknown |
| Role | All-rounder |
Robert Colchin aka Long Robin (November 1713 – 29 April 1750) was an English cricketer and match organiser of the mid-Georgian period at a time when the single wicket version of the game was popular. An all-rounder, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of the 1740s. Colchin's exact date and place of birth are uncertain, but he was christened at Chailey, Sussex, on 12 November 1713. He died at Deptford on 29 April 1750, and was buried at Bromley.